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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Premium Package 2,250 1,000          
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500        
Sport Package     2,600        
Convenience Package     1,700        
EyeSight and Navigation Package       2,085 1,585    
Premium Package 2,050 910          
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Proximity key 910 910          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475        
Sport Package     2,365        
Convenience Package     1,545        
EyeSight and Navigation Package       1,738 1,323    
Options (change) 11,200 9,950 9,000 2,085 1,585 0 0
Options (change) 10,200 9,060 8,210 1,738 1,323 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 915 915 915 915
Total Price $58,995 $63,345 $71,895 $35,695 $37,895 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $54,425 $58,435 $66,325 $33,276 $35,302 $35,026 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,414
Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$58,995$63,345$71,895$35,695$37,895$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features00-700-2,430-2,430-2,520-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,995$63,345$71,195$33,265$35,465$34,885$37,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$12,200$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$54,425$58,435$66,325$33,276$35,302$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features00-646-2,265-2,264-2,360-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,425$58,435$65,679$31,011$33,038$32,666$34,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$11,254$0$2,027$1,655$3,638

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10$10$10
Power door closers  $300    
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rack   $300$300  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Raised top speed limiter  $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100    
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,445$6,445$7,145$8,875$8,875$8,965$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$700$2,430$2,430$2,520$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments00-646-2,265-2,264-2,360-2,355

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in108.1 in
Length193.1 in189.9 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.473.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested160041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

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